Determining Diabetes Risk and Health Literacy Levels in Individuals Aged 45 and Above: A Descriptive Correlational Study

İbrahim Topuz; Sebahat Gözüm

doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1066190

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Determining Diabetes Risk and Health Literacy Levels in Individuals Aged 45 and Above: A Descriptive Correlational Study

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine actual and perceived diabetes risk in individuals aged ≥45 and their health literacy levels. Methods and Materials: The study is of descriptive, correlational design and was conducted with 82 university staff members of ages ≥45 years. Along with Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC), was used to collect data of the question, “Please comment on your diabetes risk?” and the Health Literacy Scale for Turkey (HLST-32). Results: About of twenty-six percent for the participants exhibited a high/very high actual diabetes mellitus risk. A positive and significant correlation was found between the participants’ actual and perceived risk of diabetes mellitus (r=0.771, p<0.001). Seventy-two percent of the individuals displayed inadequate, problematic/limited levels of health literacy. There was no significant correlation between actual and perceived diabetes mellitus risk and health literacy scores. Conclusion: Individuals are aware that they are at risk of developing diabetes mellitus. About three out of every four participants had a low health literacy level. The fact that a more educated group such as university personnel demonstrated low health literacy compared to the general public is an issue that must be addressed.

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Supporting Institution

The authors did not receive any financial support in conducting this study.

Thanks

The authors are grateful to the academic and non-academic professionals of Amasya University for their participated in the research and offered support.

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İbrahim Topuz ^*
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Sebahat Gözüm
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October 1, 2022

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January 31, 2022

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June 5, 2022

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Year 2022 Volume: 13 Number: 4

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Topuz İ, Gözüm S (October 1, 2022) Determining Diabetes Risk and Health Literacy Levels in Individuals Aged 45 and Above: A Descriptive Correlational Study. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 13 4 624–629.

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Sağlık Bilimleri ve Klinik Araştırmaları Dergisi

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